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Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Photo by PieterHartog
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Field Notes

Notes:

Spotted this octopus by sheer luck - and contrary to hiding away further into the crevice, this one allowed me to take some great pictures.

Species ID Suggestions

Caribbean Reef Octopus

Octopus briareus

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Gerardo Aizpuru
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Comments (2)
PieterHartog
will ID it as octopus vulgaris, as the picture was taken in the Pacific Ocean
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2012

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